Horses

How to properly lunge your horse. **i am not responsible for any injuries that might occur after the reading of this article**

One essential task of horsemanship is knowing how to properly and safely catch a horse in a pasture or field. Catching a horse is the first step in working with the horse on the ground or riding....

In horsemanship at halter classes (also called showmanship or showmanship halter classes), the handler is judged and not the horse. However, the horse plays an indirect, yet vastly important role...

Most people who have shown horses have run across the horse who performed perfectly at home only to explode in the show ring. This can be a frustrating experience for horse owners and horse...

If you are planning to train your own horse you may think you need all sorts of expensive equipment, but in fact some of the most effective training methods are also the least expensive. Investing...

Most lead ropes have a spring-loaded snap that simply snaps onto the bottom ring or loop of your halter. But some rope halters come with lead ropes that are tied in, or come with no lead rope at...

Having a round pen or arena available can make starting a young horse or retraining an older one easier, but the good news is that everything that can be done in a round pen can also be done...

If it has been some time since your horse was ridden on a regular basis you may face some training challenges as you get back into the swing of things. Horses are creatures of habit, and they get...

All effective horse training starts with a solid foundation, and it is very important to lay that foundation when working with a beginner horse. Ideally, your training should begin right after the...

If your veterinarian has recommended or prescribed eye drops for your horse, you might be worried about your horse acting up and flinging his head around while you are trying to give the...

Making a rope halter for your horse is rewarding and inexpensive. A few basic knots will lie gently against your horse's face or will serve as an effective training aid. Finish the halter with a...

It is important to be able to handle your horses hooves. The hoof is the gateway to health in a horse since they spend 99% of their lives standing. Here is a guide to correctly teach your horse to...

Horses that are wild can be trained to do just about anything other horses can do, though it may take a longer amount of time. While wild horses can't run in races at official racetracks since...

Training a horse using traditional methods can take several months or more. That is just too much time for some situations. It is possible to train a horse in two weeks or less using a combination...

Teaching your horse to pull a sled can be a very rewarding training exercise and a very useful one as well. Whether your ultimate goal is to open your own sleigh ride business or just go for fun...

It's a common scenario: You want to take your horse to the park for a trail ride, but he refuses to get in the trailer. If you can't get him to cooperate, your plans will be ruined, and if you are...

Done properly your young foal should be leading by the halter in no time!

A squared up horse indicates a balanced horse, and a horse that has been cared for and trained by it's owner. You see the importance of a horse that stops squarely in showmanship, halter, and...

If the horse with the head shyness is a new horse to you, or to it's surroundings I HIGHLY recommend taking the time to read my article “how to halter a wild mustang or head shy horse.” Because it...

The first step to training a horse is the longe line. Longeing a horse builds trust and partnership between the owner and the animal, but just as importantly helps the horse build muscle and...

The mustangs that you get when you adopt right from the BLM are wild, and untamed- meaning not haltered. Your horse may not be a mustang, but you could also be having issues haltering a head shy...

Do you have a horse that gets too excited when it's time to be turned out? Does he/she lead you to the field instead of you leading him/her? Does he/she fidget or “dance” on the way to the...

Please verify that your young horse is ready to ride before you begin any training or your horse may get what is called a "sway back". Only follow these steps if you have spent many,...

Learning how to lead a horse safely on a lead rope is one of the first things you need to know if you own a horse or find yourself helping out with one. My oldest daughter, our horse girl,...

Teaching a horse to cross tie can be dangerous if you do not have the proper equipment. This article gives you a brief summery of how to and the safety measures you should take.

A horse halter is the head piece that goes around the horse's head in order for the rider to be able to lead and guide the horse. Learn about tying a horse halter so that it doesn't interfere with...

Unfortunately, not every horse will trust people and as a result some are more difficult to catch than others. In some cases the horse may be pushing the boundaries, in others it could be down to...

You need to catch your horse but he has become halter wise and doesn't want to come in when you call him. But if you do not have his halter he lets you approach him and pet him... So how do you...

A horse who bites you or even threatens to bite you needs to be trained properly. You need to be firm while still preserving a relationship with your horse that is conducive to future horse training.

Contrary to what many people think, a miniature horse has many uses. He can be trained to assist people with disablities such as a guide dog is trained to do. The miniature horse can be used to...

Hobbles are used to immobilize a horse when there is nowhere for them to be tied. Any horse can learn this but only experienced people should attempt to use them to train animals. Lots of patience...

Horses are accident-prone creatures, and their veterinary care can be enormously expensive, especially for accidents that occur after office hours. Removing skin staples from cuts yourself is an...

A show horse is usually required to park out during competition. "Park out" is a stance that shows off the conformation of the animal and shows that he has good manners. Your horse will be...

Leading your horse is necessary for training and for moving them from location to location. It may seem like a common sense task but the key steps outlined below will make a world of difference...

When leading a horse, a chain shank can be a useful tool. It is designed to give a more insistent cue to the horse; however, it can cause pain if improperly used. Here is how to properly attach a...

To safely tie up your horse, use the cross tie method that secures the lower and side rings of a halter. Find out more about tying up a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free...

Showing horses at halter is an integral part of the horse industry. Breeders show off their young stock; 4-H participants learn to show and manage their animals in hand in a crowd; stallions and...

Attaching the lead rope to yarn on a young horse's halter will allow it to break free in case the horse spooks. Learn how to use yarn to tie a young horse's halter for ground work training in this...

Round pens are a relatively recent invention and not at all necessary in longeing (also "lungeing") a horse. Before round pens, horses were longed in their own pastures or in the riding arena. It...

When dealing with horses it is very important to remember that they are large animals that can be dangerous and fatal to humans. Extreme caution should be used when dealing with a horse that has a...

A horse bridle is a piece of horse tack long used by riders to control a horse. Made of leather straps, the bridle holds the metal bit in the horse's mouth. The rider uses the connected reins to...

Anyone can make a rope halter for a horse, especially if you are good with knots. A horse halter is a simple device that slips over a horse's nose and wraps around behind his ears, making it easy...

You can teach your horse to come when called and to follow you without the aid of a halter and lead rope.

Learn how to harness a pony to a wagon to enjoy a nice ride or to haul neccessary items. Harnessing a pony is does not have to be difficult and can be done by one person.

Training a wild horse such as a mustang is an exercise in patience. These are tremendously powerful animals that will frighten very easily and may hurt you in their fear. Unless you have years of...

Is it always a game of "catch me if you can" when you go out to the paddock or pasture to get your horse??? Wish your horse would come running to you when you called instead of away...

Training a horse can be challenging, but very rewarding. Understanding how a horse learns is the key to successful training.

This will be about things you need to take and things you need to do before the big ride.

No matter what breed or discipline, all horses, ponies and mules need training. Although there is some equipment specialized to help a horse learn a certain sport or event, there are training...

Hi, I have been riding horses all of my life. My father taught me this trick. How to make a horse stand still while you are mounting.